Cathedral Windows
4.6 out of 5 (85 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
About Cathedral Windows
Many of the houseplants we used to know as Calatheas now belong to the genus Goeppertia (say that three times fast). These plants have delightfully patterned leaves that come in all sorts of colors and shapes! Commonly known as prayer plants, the leaves of some species fold up at night through a process called nyctinasty meaning night movement! 😴
Taxonomy
Goeppertia makoyana
Goeppertia
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
Also known as
Peacock Plant and Calathea makoyana
How to care for Cathedral Windows
How often to water your Cathedral Windows
every 9
Cathedral Windows needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Cathedral Windows in your home
a window
Cathedral Windows may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cathedral Windows in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Cathedral Windows
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cathedral Windows after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Hello you all🤗 #thewateringhole Just announcing that Millie is flowering again (last time was September), with 4 flower-stalks😱 They are not much, and not really noticable under her gorgeous foliage (you do have to search for them😅). But considering these are supposed to be rare bloomers it is in truth a win💪 She is now 4 years old and mother of 6 and grandmother of 2😆👵 #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #floweringplants #flowerpower #plantaddict #calatheacrew #calatheacathedralwindows #goeppertia
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New plant baby 🥹 Thanks #GregPlantShop for this ABSOLUELY STUNNING calathea! I’ve been too afraid to get one but always wanted one. I’m a sucker for the green-red plants lol. I felt ready to accept the challenge of having a calathea and my gosh I probably won’t, but, I hope I can keep her as stunning as she arrived, I thought it was a fake plant at first! 😂 I know these guys can be totally befuddling but if you have any solid tips, let me know!! 😍 She’s in our kitchen/dining room window for now! #Calathea #PrayerPlant #NewPlantMom
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Why are some of my #CathedralWindows leaves like this ? I’ve had Celeste for nearly two years now and I’ve noticed her leaves are starting to die on the edges and I want to know what I can do to prevent this
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My plant is drying out but I do water it once a week. #CathedralWindows
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Hello everyone 🤗 Just starting today with showing off one of my Makoyana 😊 I am so in love with this plant. It was one of my first "real" plants (for when I started "planting"). I know a lot of Calatheas are real dramas, but this one is a power-plant in my house🪴💪. (I tried giving one to my mom and my sister, as they are growing and multiplying rapidly in my house, but they obviously didn't fall natural for them or their home😅). So what are your favourite plants, and why?😃 #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #calatheacrew #makoyana #thewateringhole #adhdplantlovers #calathea #calatheacorner #goeppertia #freshleaffriday #brunchataudreys
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Yellow leafs #CathedralWindows
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Indoor help #CathedralWindows Hi! I have had this plant since the summer. It used to sit outside of my front door and it did very well outside, but once the temps dropped I brought it inside and it’s not been doing very well since. The edges of the leaves are browning and it tries to grow new leaves, but they turn pale yellow and never reach normal. It was underneath a vent and right beside a window so I moved it farther from the window and farther from the vents. What can I do to help it start growing healthy again? Is it just experiencing some shock from moving inside? Does it need a bigger pot? I will definitely put it back outside when it warms up again in the spring, but it won’t be warm enough consistently until March or April.
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The soil is getting molded #CathedralWindows
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I have recently started parenting Cathedral Windows plants. I replaced the soil with fresh potting mix and keep the plant under grow light. I see most of the leaves drying out and dying. Any suggestions to protect it would be helpful! #CathedralWindows
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I’m so sad. This plant was flourishing then suddenly it took a turn. And it’s been trimmed down to a few leaves left. And they are all brown. I have no idea what this problem is. Right now I’m trying soaking it in water for a 1/2 hour. #CathedralWindows
Care Summary for Cathedral Windows
Cathedral Windows
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 40
Fast grower 32
Browns easily 30
Survivor 26
Pest magnet 3
Blooms easily 2
Easy to propagate 2
01/11/2022
So this plant got some type of fungus or something that caused brown spots on the leaves. The problem is fixed but it’s kind of a bummer since the blemishes will stay. Otherwise, this is your run of the mill calathea. Give it lots of humidity and try not to offend it, maybe you’ll be rewarded with lush leaves. But, lower the humidity and speak out of line, and it will summon spider mites to haunt your home for an eternity.
Large, lush leaves
11/18/2021
I like this type of plant because it provides purity inside households. It also has a detailed leafy look that catches any interior decor. Cathedral sturdy tropical plants originated in South America. Definitely would recommend type of plant.
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
Fast grower
Pest magnet
11/18/2021
I like this type of plant because it provides purity inside households. It also has a detailed leafy look that catches any interior decor. Cathedral sturdy tropical plants originated in South America. Definitely would recommend type of plant.
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
Fast grower
Pest magnet
10/16/2021
Typically a lot of plant owners insist Calathea’s are hard to take care of, but I am so enjoying this baby grow. I’ve had absolutely 0 issues with this plant and it seems to be really happy on my kitchen counter. Perhaps the humidity being next to drying dishes is good for it!
The leaves move throughout the day, and have extremely vibrant colors that seem shiny. I bottom water mine unless the top looks extra dry, then I’ll water from the top and give it time to soak it back up from the bottom. I purchased in July I believe from Planterina.com and she’s almost doubled in size.
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower